339 aged care case study: costs, funding strategies & changes from 1 Nov 2025
Need to move a parent or loved one into residential aged care? Glen James and financial adviser Nathan Fradley explain the four types of fees, what changes from 1 November 2025 and different ways to pay for aged care. They cover:👉 the first steps in seeking aged care support👉🏼 four key fees: accommodation (RAD/DAP), basic daily, means-tested & additional services👉🏽 changes from 1 November 2025👉🏽 why you don’t have to sell the family home straight away👉🏾 updating Centrelink to avoid surprise bills👉🏿 why lending money to a parent can backfire👉🏻 case study: $1.6m home, $20k cash, $69k annual care costs👉 options & strategies for funding aged care👉🏼 strategies for couples when only one partner needs careConnect with Nathan: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Xg1tGdw8Y2sIf you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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338 how much do you need to retire in Australia?
Glen James is joined by independent financial adviser Nathan Fradley to cover the big question: how much money do you actually need to retire in Australia? They cover:👉 Centrelink income vs assets test👉🏼 super balances vs pension payments👉🏽 retirement psychology & fear of spending👉🏾 ASFA standards for comfortable vs modest lifestyles👉🏿 case studies: $500k, $1m and $2m portfolios👉🏻 modelling returns, inflation & drawdown rates👉 tips for the last 10 years before retirementNathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qgsEdKGglOkNathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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337 granny flat provisions explained: Centrelink rules, risks & case study
In this episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack the often-misunderstood “granny flat provision” also known as a granny flat interest or right. They chat about how Centrelink assesses these arrangements, when they can work well, a real case study, plus risks to watch out for. The cover:👉 what a granny flat right actually is & how Centrelink assesses it👉🏼 homeowner vs non-homeowner rules explained👉🏽 the “reasonable test” and how much you can contribute👉🏾 gifting vs deprived assets👉🏿 real case study - Gail & Peter sell their home and move in with kids👉🏻 benefits when the arrangement works well👉 key risks - contracts, estate planning & family conflict👉🏼 tricky scenarios (multiple kids, new partners, family law issues)👉🏽 the five-year rule and what happens if arrangements end early👉🏾 when granny flat provisions may or may not be right for youWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9yMKFP4706sNathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/The case study: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/post/an-introduction-to-using-granny-flat-rightsIf you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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336 timing the market, inheriting property & CGT, 6-year rule refresh & transfer balance caps
In this episode Glen and Martin unpack your questions:👉 should you change your super investment strategy when the markets are volatile👉🏼 inheriting property and CGT rules after 2 years👉🏽 strategies to reduce tax when selling inherited property👉🏾 how the 6-year rule works if you rent out your PPOR👉🏿 what the transfer balance cap means in retirement planningIf you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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335 Centrelink work bonus test, member directed super options, partner that’s 7 years younger + more
In today’s episode, Glen and Martin unpack:👉 how the Centrelink work bonus test works👉🏼 member-directed super options like Choice Plus👉🏾 their thoughts on DIY'ing your super investments👉🏻 super strategies when one partner is 7 years younger👉🏿 how much do you need to self fund in retirement?If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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